F-4 Phantom II vs Mirage F1
| American fighter-bomber, renowned for its widespread use in the Vietnam War and numerous other international military conflicts. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell |
| First flight | 27 May 1958 |
| Year introduced | 1962 |
| Number produced | 5195 units |
| Average unit price | $3 million |
| French tactical fighter jet, prominent during the Cold War, extensively deployed in various intercontinental conflicts. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 23 December 1966 |
| Year introduced | 1973 |
| Number produced | 726 units |
| Average unit price | $8 million |
| Wing area | 49.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 19.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2370 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 680 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 18,288 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 28,030 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 13,757 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 16,186 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 25.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2350 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 425 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 20,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 15,200 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 8,024 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 5,550 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-4 Phantom II or Mirage F1?
The F-4 Phantom II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,370 km/h compared to the Mirage F1's 2,350 km/h, a difference of 20 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-4 Phantom II or Mirage F1?
The F-4 Phantom II has a longer range at 680 km compared to the Mirage F1's 425 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-4 Phantom II or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 18,288 meters (60,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-4 Phantom II or Mirage F1?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the Mirage F1's 15,200 kg.
Which is larger, the F-4 Phantom II or Mirage F1?
The F-4 Phantom II is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the Mirage F1's 15.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-4 Phantom II or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the F-4 Phantom II at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-4 Phantom II or Mirage F1?
The F-4 Phantom II entered service first in 1962, 11 years before the Mirage F1 which entered service in 1973.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-4 Phantom II or Mirage F1?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 726 units of the Mirage F1.